Humbug - A Tale of Morality

 

HUMBUG - A Tale of Morality

Written by Kirsten Garbutt

 This past December saw another cutting edge Pie Media Group presentation: Humbug - A Tale Of Morality. This fashion theater event was the culmination of arts and culture, creativity and functionality, fashion and the business surrounding it.

 

 

Our Editor and Chief, Sandra Roberts brought together a select lineup of stylish designers, local talent and amazing performers. Held at The Mady Center for the Performing arts, PIE's twist on the classic Charles Dickens story kept the audience on the edge of their seats. Breath taking fashion, georgeous models and one of a kind performances by Roxi Dlite and Yammel Carmel left the crowd wanting more.

 

"We are taking a forward-thinking approach to the fashion society and are introducing ways to best showcase the Nations and international designers high fashion designs." - Sandra Roberts

Model installations, fascinating exhibits, and avant-garde hair and make up created a high fashion theatre show in Simcoe countys newest performance center. Attendees were offered a surprising and unique way to absorb the evening. Video screens showcased the behind the scenes making of the show while offering fashion lovers a digital front row seat.

 

"Pie Media Group serves as the connection linking these communities together to best represent the culture of the Canadian fashion arts industry." - Sandra Roberts

 All proceeds from this event and silent auction were donated to SICK KIDS Hospital.

'On behalf of SickKids Foundation, I would like to thank PIE Media Group for believing in SickKids. By generously donating from your events managed by PIE Media Group you are allowing us the opportunity to give our patients healthier lives and our families’ brighter futures.' - Corporate Sponsor Director, Sick Kids Hospital

 

 

A very special thank you goes out to our event sponsors:
Laser Health Works, Bar-Con Development, Huronia Oral Surgery Group, Moksha Yoga, The Beauty Supply Outlet,  and Melchior Management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

John Fogerty @ General Motors Centre

First time that I saw you

Ohh, you took my breath away

I might not get to heaven

But I walked with the angels that day

                      - Joy of My Life

John Fogerty left his audience with some remarkable memories.  The Looking Out My Back Door tour arrived at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa with enlightening images, and breath taking effects, but it was the heart of the performer that won the night.

There was something different about this evening.  The crowd was older, but one could see a sprinkle of young people throughout the arena, and they were all singing along together and dancing just as passionately.

The audience welcomed their six string hero with a standing ovation.  He in turn, through his iconic voice and haunting guitar solos kept them on their feet.

We all learned that John Fogerty practices four hours a day and runs six miles every morning which shows that his dedication to his music, and the respect to his fans is unparallel in a music industry that often rewards and manufactures musical caricatures.  He walked and run the wide stage throughout the whole evening in order to share his moment with fans, no matter where fate managed to place them. 

He also told them stories. 

He recalled Woodstock and how excited he was to play that festival.  CCR was scheduled to take the stage on Saturday, at 9:30pm.  As a young man he was very excited but nobody told him CCR would follow the Grateful Dead.  The show ran late.  The Grateful Dead began their set at midnight and were interrupted when all the sound went dead.  When they were finished it was 2:30 in the morning.  “I saw a lot of people that looked like me, except they were naked and asleep” he told the crowd.  There was only one fan with a lighter who urged them to play.  The band played on and John Fogerty wondered who would stop the rain?

The evening was very retrospective.  John Fogerty whispered I love you to his daughter Julie at the end of his performance of Joy of my Life.  He dedicated Have you ever seen the rain?  to his daughter Kelsey.  He explained that there is no mistaking it for a sad song, but he no longer thinks and writes about the rain, but rather lives for the rainbow.

The fight with the record company is now behind him and John Fogerty is looking to the future and enjoying the present.  The tour continues and those who are lucky to flood the arenas will have memories to share for the ages.